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MEDICAL SPECIALIST: PSYCHIATRY REF NO: SDHS 2026/08/03 – 03 (X1

Department of Health Other Posts · gauteng

Salary band

R 1 395 528

Closing date

28 August 2026

Reference

SDHS 2026/08/03 - 03

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About this role

Department

Department of Health Other Posts

Location

Sedibeng District Health Services – Mental Health

Salary

Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum, (all-inclusive package) Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum, (all-inclusive package) Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Requirements

Grade 12/Matric Certificate. MBCHB. FC Psych / MMed (Psychiatry) or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Psychiatry. Current registration with HPCSA. Grade 1: no experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a recognised Specialty, Grade 2: a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA in Psychiatry and Grade 3 a minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a Psychiatry. Sound knowledge and skills associated with the practice of Psychiatry. Ability to diagnose and manage common medical problems including emergencies. Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision-making qualities. Knowledge of current Health Legislation and policies as it relates to Public Institutions.

Duties

This is a position which is jointly appointed with the University of the Witwatersrand and therefore incorporates academic and research duties as well as service provision and administrative obligations. Support and implement community psychiatry and integrated primary mental health care in the Sedibeng Health District. Provide community-based specialist psychiatric care, treatment, and rehabilitation as part of the community psychiatry team. Provide academic teaching and supervision to the Psychiatric Registrars and Medical Officers in the district psychiatric clinics. Provide in-service training and clinical support to the district Family Physicians and primary health care practitioners towards the provision of integrated mental health care. Collaborate with non-health sectors within the district regarding the recognition and care of people with mental illness. Participate in community level mental health outreach education and awareness activities. Promote and conduct research in the fields of community psychiatry and integrated primary mental 137 health care. This includes supervision of Master’s Research Reports by Psychiatric Registrars, participation in collaborative projects and own research studies. Work with the district mental health team with respect to administrative duties, clinical audits, and quality improvement of the Sedibeng mental health services.

Enquiries

Dr. M. Thoka at 071 904 4124

Notes

Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and sign

About medical and health professional roles in South Africa

Medical officer and health professional posts in South Africa are advertised primarily through provincial Departments of Health. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration is a mandatory requirement for all medical, dental, and allied health professional posts. Posts are available across all nine provinces, with the greatest concentration in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. Rural posts often carry a rural allowance in addition to the base salary.

·Include your HPCSA registration number, registration category, and renewal date on every application.

·Medical officer posts in public hospitals are graded at salary levels 8 and above depending on speciality and experience.

·Community Service year posts are allocated through a separate HPCSA process - not through PSC Circular applications.

·Rural and underserved area posts frequently carry an 8 to 22 percent rural allowance on top of the base salary package.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Health Other Posts in gauteng. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

·Grade 12/Matric Certificate
·FC Psych / MMed (Psychiatry) or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Psychiatry
·Current registration with HPCSA
·Grade 1: no experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a recognised Specialty, Grade 2: a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA in Psychiatry and Grade 3 a minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a Psychiatry
·Sound knowledge and skills associated with the practice of Psychiatry
·Ability to diagnose and manage common medical problems including emergencies
·Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision-making qualities
·Knowledge of current Health Legislation and policies as it relates to Public Institutions

Key Duties

·This is a position which is jointly appointed with the University of the Witwatersrand and therefore incorporates academic and research duties as well as service provision and administrative obligations
·Support and implement community psychiatry and integrated primary mental health care in the Sedibeng Health District
·Provide community-based specialist psychiatric care, treatment, and rehabilitation as part of the community psychiatry team
·Provide academic teaching and supervision to the Psychiatric Registrars and Medical Officers in the district psychiatric clinics
·Provide in-service training and clinical support to the district Family Physicians and primary health care practitioners towards the provision of integrated mental health care
·Collaborate with non-health sectors within the district regarding the recognition and care of people with mental illness
·Participate in community level mental health outreach education and awareness activities
·Promote and conduct research in the fields of community psychiatry and integrated primary mental 137 health care
·This includes supervision of Master’s Research Reports by Psychiatric Registrars, participation in collaborative projects and own research studies
·Work with the district mental health team with respect to administrative duties, clinical audits, and quality improvement of the Sedibeng mental health services

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Be prepared for a medical fitness assessment as part of the selection process
✓Submit your complete application package to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the MEDICAL SPECIALIST: PSYCHIATRY REF NO: SDHS 2026/08/03 – 03 (X1 position at Department of Health Other Posts?+

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What is the salary for the MEDICAL SPECIALIST: PSYCHIATRY REF NO: SDHS 2026/08/03 – 03 (X1 position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 395 528. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the MEDICAL SPECIALIST: PSYCHIATRY REF NO: SDHS 2026/08/03 – 03 (X1 application close?+

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